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VISITED THE KIWIS
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On the way through to Greens Lake, Central Vic. yesterday. It was great to catch up with them again after many months. Don't work too hard Brandt and Lorraine, I hope your boss didn't sack you for the extended morning smoko Brandt? Enjoy your family and friends when you cross the ditch. I hope we get to ca...
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HOUSE SITTING
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The child bride and I decided to try house sitting, we couldnt believe our luck with the first job we got, it is a B&B the owners are going overseas and they want us to stay in the guest cottage for a month while they are away, only have to feed the dogs, keep a eye on a few cows and mow the grass around the ma...
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More GN's come to Greens
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Today we were graced with the arrival of Pricey43 - Ted and Robyn - come to spend some time with us all at Greens Lake - welcome guys!!!
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Grey nomads needed to help
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Hi all, currently (and hopefully, briefly) in Brisbane, and read an article in today's Courier Mail, asking Grey Nomads to visit farmers in drought in western Qld to just drop in and say Hi! We are being recruited to help drought stricken farmers overcome mental health issues borne by their struggl...
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Where to hide during peak season
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I noticed a story in the GN mag about peak holiday seasons and crowded camp sites and caravan parks. So how do full-time travellers solve that little problem? Where do you hide from the families and schoolies during peak times as well as the exorbitant fees?
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Camps 8
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Can anyone tell me whether they are going to print Camps8 next year?.I have camps 6 and I am thinking about Camps7.If they are going to print 8 I will hold off until then. Thankyou.
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All is going well.
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Made it to Melbourne OK. The new motor performed well, much better than the old one, with heaps more torque low down than the old one. Called into see the gang at Greens, only intending to spend the night. John exclaimed he had not had his pav, so stayed a 2nd night. Really enjoyed being with everybody a...
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New 5th Wheeler
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Hi all, we were within a couple of day away from getting a new 5th wheeler but have been thrown a curve ball. We have been told that because the door & awning is on the right hand side of the rv it is illegal in Aus., & that also a lot of Van parks will not allow these configurations in their parks. I s...
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Advantages Of Registering On The Forum
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For those who are not registered or are registered I would like to point out some items you may not be aware of, particularly in regards to threads and posts. By registering, you are able to bring the latest posts to the fore instead of being buried where you can't see them. For newbies who are registere...
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Woolwash free camp Rockhampton
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I saw in the local rag that the local council has approved improvements to the woolwash and plan to install facilities for grey nomads. The rational is that nomads spend and they want to encourage that. So anyone comming north the area is open but basic at the moment and improvements are in the offing Al...
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golden anniversary
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hi everyone not trying to show off, not my way but....something i would like to share with you grey nomades We just had a great weekend with an amazing surprise. It is our 50 th anniversary in 3 weeks time but the kids nearly gave us a heart attack. one came from Qld the other from the Bush took us to Centre...
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Van layout
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Been keeping an eye out for a new van, - bigger fridge, more storage, full solar set up, maybe a full van this time. Found one with all of the above, plus full ensuite, air con etc. Beautiful van .... but..... the beds are in the front, and the door is right at the end of the bed. I'm sure it would annoy me to hav...
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Rip and Rosie
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nose cone , deflectors, rhino rack pod,
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hi , has anyone seen a comparison data sheet on these items. i was just looking to see which system to use regarding fuel,wind drag etc. please let me know, terry. i forgot to mention that i wiil be towing a van around . have seen some ads for nose cone attached to van, but dont know which would be best, terr...
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If you got a new caravan, what would you have different?
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Was thinking about our caravan, and how we'd chosen the layout and fittings carefully, basing our choices on what we thought we'd need or want, and what we had learned from other's caravanner's comments. We wanted to be able to go off-road, into the bush, camp in remote places in comfort and safety. W...
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carravan insurance
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hello everyone, does anyone know how much insurance is for a $60,000 van approximately. thanks.
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Super Typhoon Haiyan
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Let's all hope our mate Big Gorilla is safe, does not look good over where he is with the Super Typhoon Haiyan. So thought I would just log on and wish him well and hope we all hear from him again real soon.
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My Ambition..[Toyota Coaster with the work's]
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Hi all, 2nd ever post on this forum, so I would put forward My own ambition's.. I'm Sick of using a Camper Trailer to go away with.. [A expensive mistake].. It did/does have some good thing's going for it, but generally it is a pain to use a Solo Traveler.. Setting it up is fairly easy.. Takes about 1hr's to...
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I have bought my new home.
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Today after driving all over Melbourne with my son, we made a decision and bought Zena, my new home. 2006 Toyota Hi Ace Super Long Wheel Base - 86,600 ks . Has everything I need in it. She is being personally delivered to me here in Geelong next week when they have done all the pre-delivery stuff. I have a ph...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013
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At the 11th hour, on this 11th day, of this 11th month - we pause to remember those men and women who died or courageously fought in all our armed battles - both past and present. IMAGE: Sean McNamara
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Caravan Advice
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We are a couple just retired about to begin looking to purchase a caravan so thought I would throw it out to all you experienced caravaners . I have a prado 2500 kg towing capacity so I am looking for something from 18 to 20 foot (used ), what are the pro's and cons of pop tops and single axel vrs duel axel. We w...
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